hightlights

Fall 2008

Added and expanded programs for a total of 7 programs

  • business entrepreneurship
  • natural resources
  • construction trades
    (additional areas of concentration)

ALI has first Fall Build (Habitat for Humanity House)

Ali team distributes brochures

ALI team launches website

Summer 2008

ALI has first Summer Institute – Summer Build (Habitat for Humanity house in collaboration with local trade unions)

ALI expands funding partners with grants for Summer Institute

  • Blandin Foundation
  • Northland Foundation

ALI contracts with consultant to develop ALI marketing and communications plans, and do strategic planning

ALI hires program assistant

Spring 2008

ALI ends first program year with double expected enrollment, with more than 800 students

ALI contracts with consultant to develop mission statement, tagline and identifying language

 

Winter 2007/2008

MN Legislature allocates funds to ALI

ALI contracts with graphic designer to develop ALI logo and look

Fall 2007

ALI offers first courses in 5 program areas

  • advanced automotive
  • construction trades (carpentry)
  • healthcare
  • industrial technology
  • pre-engineering

ALI hires full-time coordinator

Iron Range Resources (IRR) gives ALI development funds

 
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